Oman set to be first Gulf nation investing in development bank
Oman is set to become the first Gulf state to invest in the Eurasian Development Bank as a shareholder.
EconomyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
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- muscatdaily.comOct 7, 12:00 AM
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Oman by the numbers
All figures ›- Population
- 5,494,691
- Oman
- World Bank, 2025
- Change over 5 years
- +21.5%
- Oman
- World Bank, 2020 to 2025
- GDP per person
- $19,947
- Oman
- World Bank, 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%
- Oman
- World Bank, 2025
- Living in urban areas
- 79.5%
- Oman
- World Bank, 2025
- Life expectancy at birth
- 80.3years
- Oman
- World Bank, 2024
News from Oman
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FTSE Russell considers Oman for emerging market upgrade
FTSE Russell has placed Oman on a watch list for possible promotion to Secondary Emerging Market classification.
EconomyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
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- muscatdaily.comOct 7, 12:00 AM
Omantel receives two awards at international conference
Omantel received dual honours at the 2026 MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards.
EconomyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
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- chathamdailynews.caOct 7, 12:00 AM
Oman joins FTSE Russell index watch list
Oman has been added to FTSE Russell's upgrade watch list, indicating potential for major index inclusion.
EconomyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
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- omanobserver.omOct 7, 12:00 AM
Oman and Bahrain sign six trade agreements
Oman and Bahrain agreed to six bilateral agreements designed to expand and strengthen trade between nations.
EconomyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
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- omanobserver.omOct 7, 12:00 AM
Oman positions economy as global investment destination
Oman is working to make its economy more attractive to international investment and business interests.
EconomyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
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- omanobserver.omOct 7, 12:00 AM
Developer launches first luxury residential project
Al Ahly Sabbour has unveiled its first luxury residential offering in Oman.
EconomyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
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- gdnonline.comOct 7, 12:00 AM
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